Travis Johnson cut, not sure about practice squad yet

Travis Johnson was the first known cut by the 49ers on Saturday as they trim their roster from 75 down to 53 by the 3 p.m. deadline.

The former San Jose State star’s release was first reported by the San Francisco Chronicle. Johnson told this newspaper via text message that he’ll find out “in a couple of days” if the 49ers plan to place him on the practice squad.

Johnson would first have to clear waivers and if another team doesn’t select him, he would be eligible for the practice squad.

Johnson was signed by the 49ers when Darius Fleming tore his anterior cruciate ligament in July. A defensive end in college, Johnson worked as an outside linebacker at the Senior Bowl but was signed by the 49ers to play middle linebacker.

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During the preseason, Johnson had six tackles and one sack, which came during the third preseason game against the Vikings.

Jimmy Durkin

I cover mostly San Jose State football for the San Jose Mercury News/Bay Area News Group, but also fill in from time to time with the 49ers, Warriors, A's and Giants.